ACADEMIC PROGRAMS--A.A. Degrees
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is the freshman and sophomore years of a four-year
bachelor's degree in a business or computer science major. The A.A. degrees in the
Business Division are specifically designed for a student who plans to transfer as a
junior to a Florida public university. Students are encouraged to be familiar with the
admissions requirements at the university they plan to attend.
A.A. Degree programs in Pre-Business Administration, Pre-Computer Science,
Pre-Economics for Business, and Pre-Business Teacher Education are offered in the Business Division.
See the GCCC General Catalog for
specific course requirements.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS--A.S. Degrees
Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees are designed to provide the student
with an opportunity for preparation to enter a specialized field of employment or an
opportunity for the employed student to acquire additional proficiency in the respective
area of study. A.S. degrees are provided for students who do not plan to transfer to a
state university.
The Business Division offers many highly specialized two-year Associate in
Science programs in Accounting Technology, Business Administration and Management,
Computer Programming and Applications, Culinary Management, Hospitality Management, Marketing Management, and
Office Systems Technology. Students should note that the Business
Administration and Management (BUS-AS) Degree is an Associate in Science to
Bachelor's in Science articulated program that transfers to the following
universities: FAMU, FAU, FGCU, FIU, FSU, UF, UNF, UWF.
See the GCCC General Catalog
for specific course requirements
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS--A.A.S. Degrees
Associate in Applied Science programs are designed to prepare
students for entry into employment requiring specialized skills. When you
decide to follow an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree program, you
are not necessarily preparing yourself for transfer to a state university. You
should understand that your decision would result in your earning a degree,
which should lead to a productive career. If you later decide to attend a
university, you may be required to do additional work at the freshman or
sophomore level.
The Business Division offers only one (2-year) Associate in
Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Business Administration and Management. The
purpose of this program is to prepare students for immediate employment in the
field of business administration and management by providing training for both
first-time job seekers and experienced employees who wish to advance in their
careers. Students are encouraged to discuss career plans and seek advising
assistance from the Business Division.
See the GCCC General Catalog
for specific course requirements.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS--Technical Certificate Programs
The Business Division also offers one-year programs designed to
provide the student with an opportunity for preparation to enter a specialized field
of employment or an opportunity for the employed student to acquire
additional proficiency.
Technical certificate programs offered by the Business Division are
Accounting Applications, Business Data Processing, and Office Systems Specialist.
See the GCCC General Catalog
for specific course requirements.
